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Bodour leads SBA's strategic vision at 4th board meeting

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April 14, 2025

Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), recently presided over the Authority’s fourth Board of Directors meeting.

Bodour leads SBA's strategic vision at 4th board meeting

The session, attended by board members, executives, and representatives from various departments within the Authority, reviewed significant milestones and outlined strategic plans to drive innovation, enhance institutional performance, and fortify Sharjah’s position as a premier cultural and publishing hub.

Opening the meeting, Sheikha Bodour reaffirmed the Authority's dedication to the vision of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, aiming to elevate the emirate into a global centre for culture and the publishing sector. She commended the progress achieved through strategic initiatives that have solidified Sharjah’s standing on the international publishing map.

Sheikha Bodour remarked, "The work we accomplish at Sharjah Book Authority is about reinforcing Sharjah's cultural foundations, building meaningful international collaboration, and always adapting to emerging challenges. The initiatives we pursue forge lasting connections through storytelling, enhancing the publishing landscape regionally and globally. Everything we do brings us closer to a vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive future through literature."

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